Lead Litigation Attorney – Pod Leader (Remote)

Mike Morse Law Firm; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Administrative support

Impactful work

Job summary

Mike Morse Law Firm in Michigan is seeking a Lead Litigation Attorney to serve as a Pod Leader. You will manage a litigation team, maximize client recovery, and uphold the firm’s gold‑standard service.

This role emphasizes mentorship, courtroom advocacy, and strategic case leadership across high‑stakes personal injury matters. The attorney will oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials while maintaining client communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys or litigation support staff.
• Track record of successful settlements and/or trial verdicts.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support your assigned litigation pod (attorneys, legal assistants, and other team members).
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and case documentation to ensure legal excellence and readiness.
• Represent clients at all necessary proceedings — including depositions, case evaluations, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Strategically manage cases from intake to resolution, always aiming to maximize client outcomes.
• Direct, review, and approve the work of pod members to ensure quality and alignment with firm standards.
• Maintain proactive, empathetic, and professional communication with clients throughout the life of each case.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Litigation strategy

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Mike Morse Law Firm in Michigan is seeking a Lead Litigation Attorney to serve as a Pod Leader. You will manage a litigation team, maximize client recovery, and uphold the firm’s gold‑standard service.

This role emphasizes mentorship, courtroom advocacy, and strategic case leadership across high‑stakes personal injury matters. The attorney will oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials while maintaining client communication.